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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 657.10 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 657.10 and 266.34 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 657.10 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/657.10 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 657.10 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 175,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,012.01/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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